Sir Francis Bryan, the Vicar of Hell
On this day in history, 2nd February 1550, Sir Francis Bryan died suddenly at Clonmel in Ireland. He…
Mary Boleyn the Unknown Sister – Childhood and Education by Sarah Bryson
In part one of this series on Mary Boleyn, I established that Mary Boleyn was born in approximately…
31 January 1510 – Catherine of Aragon Loses a Baby
On this day in history, 31st January 1510, Catherine of Aragon went into premature labour and gave birth…
Tudor Tours News – New Speakers Confirmed
As you probably know, we are running three Tudor history tours this year – the Executed Queens Tour,…
29 January 1536 – Anne Boleyn’s Miscarriage
On this day in history, 29th January 1536, Anne Boleyn suffered her second and final miscarriage. It was…
Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral – 29 January 1536
On the 29th January 1536, Catherine of Aragon was buried in Peterborough Abbey, now known as Peterborough Cathedral.…
Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII – one who is famed…